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Lehigh Valley basks in patriotic glow of Independence Day celebrations

Lehigh Valley basks in patriotic glow of Independence Day celebrations

 By Brett Dworski, Tribune Brand Publishing

The images that come to mind when we think of Independence Day are wrapped in patriotism and healthy doses of red, white and blue. After all, standard Fourth of July fare includes Uncle Sam, marching bands, American flags, a good cover band and anything else that embodies the spirit of the United States. 

Like, say, fireworks. "To me, the…

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10 road trip essentials

10 road trip essentials

By Brett Dworski, Tribune Brand Publishing

Planning on heading out of town this summer? Take a look at our 10 road-trip essentials before hitting the road.  

1. The perfect playlist

While it can be refreshing to hear some local radio stations, there's nothing worse than driving without your favorite jams playing in the background. Having the perfect playlist will keep the party going at every moment of the trip. And…

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7 reasons to rev it up for summer car show season


7 reasons to rev it up for summer car show season

By Lou Carlozo, Tribune Brand Publishing

Do you love cars? Do you love automotive muscle? Not far from Allentown  (100 miles) there will be three huge car shows sponsored by Carlisle Events—one each for Ford, Chrysler and GM vehicles of all types and stripes.

“We’re ecstatic with the potential that’s coming with our summer events,” says Mike Garland, media specialist for…
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Around the bases: Take a trip to these local treasured ballparks

Around the bases: Take a trip to these local treasured ballparks

Thinking of a road trip to follow the Lehigh Valley IronPigs? Here’s a list of the International League teams they’ll play on the road through the end of the regular season on Sept. 1. Keep in mind these are the top minor league affiliates of major league clubs, so some of the players you see today could head to the big leagues…
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Winning here in Allentown: IronPigs bring fun, value to minor league baseball

Winning here in Allentown: IronPigs bring fun, value to minor league baseball
By Lou Carlozo, Tribune Brand Publishing

So what's it like to be a fan of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies? For starters, the team name may sound unusual--but then again, so is the superior way it treats people at the ballpark. Just ask Mike Bruckner, a partial season ticket holder since Opening Day 2014 and a former college athletics administrator.
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